Kroger Loss Leaders and Highlights Week of December 14

Prices based on the Metro Atlanta sales circular. Our sales week runs from Sunday-Saturday. To find the ad for your store click here. Manufacturer's coupons .50 and under will double. You can purchase one item that is on sale BOGO for half price. Items that are priced 10/$10 can be purchased for $1 each/pound.

Slim bargain hunting week as the stores focus primarily on holiday items. This is a good time to stock up on ham. The prices for the Smithfield Ham Portions are .50 less per pound than they were at Thanksgiving. I cook, shread, and freeze it for soups and quiches that I will make over the next few months.

Holiday Meats

Honeysuckle Frozen Turkey .99/lb

Smithfield Ham Shank Portion .99/lb

Smithfield Ham Butt Portion $1.09/lb

Butterball Frozen Turkey $1.19/lb

Honeysuckle Fresh Turkey $1.39 lb

Private Selection Bone-In Turkey Breasts $1.79
$3.00 Shortcuts coupon here.

Kroger Spiral Sliced Ham $1.69/lb

Private Selection Spiral Sliced Ham $1.99/lb
$3.00 Shortcuts coupon here. Look for the smaller hams for a better deal!

The Best of the Loss Leaders

Red Delicious, Braeburn, Gala or Jonagold Apples $1.00/lb

Anjou Pears $1.00/lb

Kroger Mini Carrots $1.00/lb

Kroger Cheese 8 oz $1.66

Ground Chuck $1.99/lb (5 lb package)

Florida Navel Oranges 4 lb bag $2.50

Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast BOGO (No Price Given, but I think that the regular price is $4.50/lb which is not as good of a deal as when it is $1.99/lb)

The Best of the Sales With Coupons

Campbell's Cream Soups .75
.63 after .25/1 doubled (11/9 S)

Tennessee Pride Sausage BOGO (No Price Given, but I think the regular price is $2.99)
Use .55/1 (11/16 RP)

Kroger Egg Nog or Boiled Custard $2.99
$1.99/1 after $1/1 Cellfire coupon here.
Not really a great deal, but I thought that some of my readers may be buying this. If they were planning to buy it anyway, I didn't want them to miss this coupon.

The Grinch Who Stole the Christmas Candy

Its hard to say that a company who paid me to take candy off of the shelf at CVS this week is a Grinch, but if you are planning to buy holiday candy you may want to take a second look at the package. While at CVS I discovered that a package of Holiday Hershey Kisses are only 8.5 oz while the regular package is 12 oz. Both packages are on sale for $2 each before the buy $20 get $10 ECB deal. You may prefer the holiday packaging if you are planning a special project using Chirstmas colors, but if you are looking for the least expensive candy buy the normal packaging instead.

Due to our current economic state, more companies are reducing the contents of the packages without lowering the price. Some companies are redesigning their packaging while other packages are staying the same but are not as full as they previously were. Most reductions will be 10% or less to prevent most consumers from noticing the decrease in size. Lisa recently sent me this Newsweek article discussing decreases in the package contents.

The long term reduction in the amount is a form of inflation if the cost of the product stays the same. In the case of the holiday candy, I would say Hershey's is taking advantage of the sentimental consumer and possibly trying to make up for the additional costs associated with the promotional packaging. However, I wouldn't be too surprised if there is a reduction in the size of their regular packages in the near future.

Remember to stay alert for price and size changes when purchasing products. Even a seemingly small difference adds up over time.

Publix Highlights for the Week of December 10

Please remember that my ad week begins on Wednesday; however, some areas begin on Thursday. Please check your local ad here to verify your ad schedule. These sales and prices are in the Metro Atlanta area where manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less are doubled and items that are on sale Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) you only have to buy one to get the item 50% off. Be sure to take full advantage of the sales by pairing them with competitor's coupons including $/$ purchase when applicable. I try to find the best deals to post here, but for a complete match up of this week's sale items with coupons from the newspaper inserts visit Coupon Mom starting on Thursday.

A fairly light week for deals at Publix, but there are a few FREE and cheap items. If the Dark Knight DVD is on your Christmas list you will want to take note of that deal.

The Best of the Sales With Coupons

Shedd's Spead Country Crock $1.89 BOGO
FREE after $1/1 FLIP here.

Daisy SC 25% off 8 to 24 oz - No Price Given
Based on previous experience, the 8 oz size should be FREE after .50/1 (11/16 S)
Printable coupon for .50/1 16 oz or larger here.

Progresso Soup $1.25
.15/1 after $1.10/1 printable coupon no longer available

Holiday Toys 50% this would make the
Publix Truck $1.25
.25/1 after $1/1 Toy under $29.99 (Winter Family Savings Book)

Betty Crocker Muffin Mix $2.59 BOGO
.40/1 after .45/1 printable coupon (doubled) found here AND here.

Hot Pockets $1.66
.66/1 after .50/1 (9/28 RP) doubled

Pomegranates $1.50
$1/1 after $1/2 (Greenwise Magazine or December All You Magazine)

Dark Knight $12.99
Price will vary depending if your Publix will accept both coupons
$5 Publix Coupon for any DVD within price range (Publix Holiday Savings Green Advantage Buys Ad - back page on the bottom. These fliers were still available at my store on Tuesday.)
$3 Manufacturer's coupon from Papa John's Pizza

FREE Non Sale Items

I found some solid color taper candles in the holiday section for .75 each.
FREE after $1/1 Holiday Candle (Winter Family Savings Book).
The other candles I saw were $1.99 each/set.

Hot Wheels .98
FREE after $1/1 Toy under $29.99 (Winter Family Savings Book)

Revlon Beauty Tools Prices Vary
FREE items under $2.00 after $2.00/1 (Publix Holiday Savings Green Advantage Buys Ad)

Ingles Loss Leaders Week of December 7

If you haven't already done your shopping, there are a few good loss leaders this week. These prices and coupons are based in the Metro Atlanta area. You can see the entire ad for your area by clicking here. If you only want to purchase one item that is on sale BOGO you will receive it for 1/2 price.

Rayovac Alkaline Batteries .98
FREE after $1/1 printable here OR (some areas 10/12 S)
Note: Several sources are reporting that Rayovac Batteries are $.94 at Wal-Mart; however, the batteries that are .94 at Wal-Mart are NOT Alkaline batteries. The Alkaline batteries at my local Wal-Mart were $3.00 per package. The Rayovac Batteries on sale at Ingles ARE Alkaline batteries. If you are a Wal-Mart shopper you can always price match the ad, but please purchase the correct type if using a coupon.

Tyson Bone-in Split Chicken Breast .88/lb

Ingles Premium USDA Certified London Broil $2.28/lb

Green Giant Russet Potatoes 10 lb. bag $2.98

Having Trouble Using Competitors' Coupons at Publix?

I often read or hear about others having difficulties using competitor coupons at Publix. This is unfortunate because some of the best deals come from being able to use a competitor's coupon on an item that is on sale at Publix.

I have found a great source to show your Publix manager if you are not able to use competitor coupons at your store. The Winter 2008 issue of Publix FamlyStyle Magazine on page 19 has an article titled 7 Small Ways to Save on Food.

The third way the article listed to save money is: "USE COUPONS. Score significant savings in your shopping cart each week. Christy Rooney, a mom from the Jacksonville, Florida, area, suggests using coupons for sale items, redeeming competitors' coupons (they're welcomed at all Publix stores) and watching for rebates on the products you buy."

If you are not a subscriber, copies of the FamilyStyle magazine are usually available at your local Publix. If you have difficulties using coupons at your Publix and the magazines are no longer available, you may wish to call Publix customer service and request a copy of their competitor coupon policy.

To subscribe to future issues of FamilyStyle magazine for FREE click here. Each edition of the magazine is mailed with several Publix coupons that are only available to subscribers.

Prince Caspian DVD and Scotch Packing Tape for .58 at Publix!

This deal is just too good to pass up if you have a Narnia fan on your Christmas list!

Publix has Prince Caspian DVDs on sale for $13.99 this week. Even without coupons this cheaper than Wal-Mart's price; however, you can price match the Publix price at Wal-Mart. But you know that I wouldn't be excited enough about that price to write a special post. Of course there are coupons and a rebate offer that will make this an unbeatable deal!

Buy:
Prince Caspian DVD $13.99
1 Roll of Scotch Packaging Tape BOGO this week (In my area you only have to buy one for 1/2 price) $1.59
Pre Coupon, Tax, and Rebate Total $15.58

Use the following coupons and rebate:
-$3 Printable Manufacturer's Coupon for ANY Disney DVD (The "Cent"sible Sawyer has the link here.)
-$5 Publix Coupon for any DVD within price range (Publix Holiday Savings Green Advantage Buys Ad - back page on the bottom)
-$1 Scotch Tape Coupon (11/23 S)
-$3 Rebate when you buy Prince Caspian and Scotch Tape. Printable form can be found here.
After coupon total of $3.58 + tax and stamp for DVD and roll of tape.

Use $3/$15 from CVS and get both for .58! Publix is a good way to use the $/$ CVS coupons if you have been having trouble using them with your ECBs at CVS. If you have additional shopping at Publix you may want to use the $5/$25 Family Dollar in ad coupon instead to save even more.

Don't Get Burned Out Freeze It Instead!

Last week I listed homemade freezer meals as one of my 100 Favorite Ways To Save Money. Today I am sharing some ways that it can help save you money.

I prepare my make ahead meals differently than most once a month cookbooks suggest. I will prepare and cook a large recipe then freeze the leftovers into individual serving containers. Other people freeze the uncooked meals then thaw and cook it the day they plan to serve it. Also, instead of doing all of my cooking for the month in one day I will cook when the ingredients are on sale.

Freezing the meals in individual servings allows Tim to get a meal to take to work for lunch out of the freezer and heat it in the microwave there. When I have a variety of different meals prepared he has a choice in what he wants to take that day which cuts down on the potential boredom of leftovers from the night before. The "kits" that I make are very convenient for him to pick up out of the freezer in the garage when he leaves for work in the morning.

A Few Advantages to Preparing Meals in Advance:

• Ability to choose recipes that have ingredients that are on sale or have on hand.
• Being able to fully take advantage of sales by stocking up on the great deals.
• Homemade meals are usually more nutritious than going out which will probably save on medical bills in the future.
• Less expensive than eating out.
• More efficient use of our time preparing meals allowing us to do other things.
• Saves gas by not going out to eat or having to run to the store at the last minute.
• Store bought frozen dinners often have less food and cost more than a similar homemade meal.
• The opportunity to have a cooking day with friends. I was surprised at how much more fun it is to cook with other people!
• Especially for a smaller family or lunches, preparing individual meals saves on electricity by not having to use the oven every day. This not only saves money from the electricity used on the stove, but also when trying to cool the house on a warm day.

If you want to try your hand at making meals in advance this is a good time to try some chicken dishes since the chicken is on sale at Ingles through next week. The Unsinkable Molly has a few examples of what she, Emily from Random Ramblings, and I made with some of the chicken on Thursday afternoon.

For more frugal ideas and tips be sure to check out Frugal Friday at Biblical Womanhood.

Ingles Highlights November 16-29

Please note that this ad will be running for two weeks due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. However, it is a great ad to have for such a duration! I'm sure some of you who are not regular Ingles shoppers will want to make a special trip during this sale. Unfortunately, the rumors of triple coupons that had been going about on various forums are not advertised in this ad.

These prices and coupons are based in the Metro Atlanta area. You can see the entire ad for your area by clicking here. If you only want to purchase one item that is on sale BOGO you will receive it for 1/2 price.

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

Sweet Potatoes .48/lb

Jennie-O Grade A Frozen Hen Turkey 10-14 pounds .68/lb - Limit 1

Celery .85

Bartlett, Bosc, or Red Pears .98/lb

Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Family Packs - $1.68/lb - I do not recall seeing an advertised price this low in the past five years. Now would be a good time to make some extra room in the freezer and prepare a few make ahead meals.

Whole Boneless Pork Loin $1.98/lb

Gwaltney Spiral 1/2 Ham $1.98/lb

Navel Oranges 4 pound bag $2.50

Orange Juice $2.98/gallon

Red Delicious or Rome Apples 5 pound bag $3.98

The Best of the Deals with Coupons:

Ingles Double Coupon Policy is different than most stores in the Metro Atlanta Area. You can only have up to two of the same product in one transaction. In order to have your coupons double (up to .50 face value) you must spend $10 before coupons for every three coupons you want doubled. Coupons above a .50 face value will not double; therefore, the limits do not apply.

Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate $1.00
FREE Sensible Sweets Varieties after .50/1 doubled (Deccember All You Magazine) if included in the sale.

Duncan Hines Cake Mix $1.00
FREE Carrot Cake Mix after $1.00/1 (11/9 S) if included in the sale.

Chex Mix $2.38 BOGO
.19/1 after .50/1 doubled (11/9 S)

Daisy Sour Cream 16 oz $1.50
.50/1 after .50/1 (11/16 S) -
If you are wanting to buy this check the price for the 8 oz size. They regularly have that size as an unadvertised special for $1.00 making it FREE after the coupon!

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables up to $2.50 BOGO
.55/1 or less after .35/1 doubled (10/12 S)

Borden Cheese $2.50
$1.50/1 after $1/1 (Publix Winter Family Savings Book)

Sister Shuberts Rolls $2.50 - I'm listing these because I know they are a favorite with some of my readers!
$1.50/1 after .50/1 doubled (11/9 RP)

Smart Balance Select Products 50% off no price given
There are several coupons for various products available. However, the ad does not indicate which products will be included in the sale. Check the Coupon Mom database for the insert coupons available for the Smart Balance products.

Next week I hope to post my recipe for Chicken Terragon Salad because most of the ingredients are on sale!

Kroger Loss Leaders and Highlights Week of November 16

Prices based on the Metro Atlanta sales circular. Our sales week runs from Sunday-Saturday. To find the ad for your store click here. Manufacturer's coupons .50 and under will double. You can purchase one item that is on sale BOGO for half price. Items that are priced 10/$10 can be purchased for $1 each/pound.

I feel like I am repeating myself this week. Many of this week's sale items are also on sale at Publix or have been on sale recently.

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

Tangerines 3 pound bag $1.50 WOW!

Gala, Red Delicious, or Rome Apples 3 pound bag $2.99

Kroger Sliced Bacon BOGO - no price given

The Best of the Loss Leaders With Coupons:

These items would be a good deal even without coupons, but the coupons make the prices even better.

Kroger Frozen Vegetables: $1.00
.65/1 after .35/1 (Kroger Best Customer Savings - Printed at Register) This coupon will not double because it is a store coupon, not a manufacturer's coupon.

Kroger Cheese $1.66
$1.21 after .45/1 (Kroger Best Customer Savings) This coupon is also a store coupon so it will not double OR .45/1 Shortcuts Coupon OR
.76/1 after Best Customer Savings AND Shortcuts Coupon

Ground Chuck 5 lb package $1.99/lb
$9.20/5 lbs after .75/1 Shortcuts Coupon ($1.84/lb)

The Best of the Sales with Coupons:

Duncan Hines Cake Mix $1.00
FREE Carrot Cake after $1/1 (10/9 S) IF Carrot Cake is included in the sale

Green Giant Frozen Boxed Vegetables $1.00
.25/1 after .50/2 doubled (10/5 GM) AND .50/2 Shortcuts coupon
FREE Health Varieties after .25/1 doubled AND .50/1 Shortcuts coupon IF included in sale.

Birds Eye Steamfresh Vegetables $1.00
.30/1 after .35/1 doubled (10/12 S)

McCormick Grinder $1.99 BOGO
.50/1 after .25/1 doubled (11/2 RP)

Campbell's Cream Soups .75/1
.59/1 after .25/3 doubled (10/12 S)

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls $1.66
.56/1 after .35/1 printable coupon AND .50/1 Shortcuts

Pillsbury Frozen Dinner Rolls $1.99
.69/1 after .40/1 doubled (9/7 GM, 10/5 GM)

Edy's Ice Cream $2.50
$1.50/1 after $1/1 (November All You)

Holiday Meats:

Unfortunately, the meat prices did not drop this week. I would advise doing some comparison shopping before you buy. I happened to see that Aldi has the spiral sliced ham advertised for $1.49/lb as compared to $1.99/lb at Kroger.

Private Selection Frozen Turkey 14 lbs+ .79/lb

Honeysuckle Frozen Turkey 14 lbs+ .99/lb

Butterball Frozen Turkey 14 lbs+ $1.09/lb

Private Selection Bone-In Turkey Breasts $1.79

Smithfield Shank Portion Ham $1.49/lb

Smithfield Butt Portion Ham $1.59/lb

Kroger Spiral Sliced Ham $1.99/lb

Shortcuts has a coupon for $3.00 off a Private Selection Turkey Roast; however, this does not appear to be on sale this week.

Catalina Update:

Fleischmann's Yeast strips are on sale for $1.49 per package through the end of the year. This sale means that each package will profit you .41 after the coupon and catalina! You can find the details of the catalina in my original post here.

Be sure to check back early next week for new Kroger ecoupon deals! Have a great day!

100 of My Favorite Ways to Save Money!

Earlier this week I wrote my 100th post for this blog. In celebration, I thought that I would share 100 of my favorite ways to save money. Some of these are directly related to couponing while others are based on living frugally.

Some of these things I have discussed in my previous posts while the other items have inspired me to start a new series of posts. I had originally planned to have a brief description by each item until I realized that even a brief description would be overwhelming for a single post. I will leave you with my list for now. I hope that you will find it helpful and an encouragement to discover new ways to save money.

1. $/$ Coupons
2. A Full Cup
3. All You Magazine Coupons
4. Bag Sales
5. Being Creative with What I Have
6. Best Web Buys
7. Black Friday Sales
8. Blinkies
9. BOGO Coupons
10. Buying Items in a Lot Instead of Individually
11. Buying Online to Avoid Sales Tax
12. Buying Produce in Season
13. Buying Seasonal Items at the End of Season
14. Catalina Offers
15. Clark Howard
16. Clearance Sales
17. Comparison Shopping
18. Competitor Coupons
19. Consignment Sales
20. Consignment Store Trade
21. Coupon Mom
22. Coupons
23. Craigslist
24. CVS ECBs
25. Discount Cards/Books (Fundraisers)
26. Dollar Stores and the Dollar Spot at Target
27. Double Coupons
28. Ebay
29. Ecoupons
30. E-Mail Offers
31. Finding a Coupon Someone Left on the Shelf
32. Finding Rebate After You Purchased Product
33. Free Prescriptions
34. Free Shipping
35. Fuel Discounts
36. Getting Extra Coupon Inserts
37. Gift Card Promotions
38. Going Out of Business/ Liquidation Sales
39. Google
40. Grand Opening Sales
41. Having the Butcher Repackage Meat
42. Hidden Deals
43. Homemade Baby Food
44. Homemade Frozen Lunches
45. Hot Coupon World
46. In Store Demos
47. Involving Family and Friends in Saving Money
48. Kmart Super Doubles
49. Local Auctions
50. Loyalty Cards
51. Mailing Lists
52. Making Gifts
53. Manager's Specials
54. Matching Coupons with Sales
55. Menu Planning From Sales/Stockpile
56. Minimizing Trips to the Grocery Store
57. Money Saving Mom
58. Monthly Rebate Programs
59. Negotiating Price
60. Not Spending Money
61. Online Coupon Codes
62. Participating in Surveys/ Advisory Panel
63. Paying Bills on Time
64. Pick Your Own Farms
    
65. Planning for Events in Advance
66. Price Book - Mental
67. Price Matching
68. Printable Coupons
69. Reading About Deals
70. Reading Blogs
71. Rebates
72. Relying on God for my Needs
73. Requesting Good Freebies In the Mail
74. Restaurant Coupons
75. Reusing Items
76. Reward Cards
77. Reward Programs
78. Rolling Our Change
79. Scenario Planning
80. Sharing or Trading with Friends
81. Simplifying Meals/Recipes/Menu Plans
82. Spending Time with My Family
83. Staying Healthy
84. Staying Out of Debt
85. Stockpiling
86. Store Coupons
87. Sweepstakes/Giveaways with Good Prizes and Odds of Winning
88. Taking Advantage of Loss Leaders
89. Tearpads
90. The Coupon Clippers
91. Thinking Outside of the Box
92. Trading Coupons
93. Triple Coupons
94. Upromise
95. Used Bookstores
96. Using Coupons with Rebates
97. Veggie Car
98. Vocalpoint
99. Writing This Blog
100. Yard Sales

I would love to hear some of your favorite ways to save money so please take a moment to share them. If you are interested in learning more about these topics please remember to check back starting next week for my new series, and of course, the best deals of the week!

For even more frugal ideas join the Frugal Friday fun here.

New coupons and Inspiration

I wanted to update my readers by providing a few matchups for those who get the early edition of the Sunday paper. I used The Coupon Clipper's preview to do put together the early matchups. There are some great coupons in the paper this week so you will want to make sure that you get extra copies! It appears that some areas may be getting the Publix Winter Family Savings Books as an insert in the Sunday paper as well. There are several manufacturer's coupons in that book that can be used at Publix or other stores!

Publix:

There is a new $5/$20 Walgreens coupon available here. Most Publix locations will accept these as competitor's coupons. The coupon is only valid November 14 and November 15. The $20 is after ALL other coupons and before taxes and other exclusions.

Betty Crocker Frosting $1.79 BOGO
FREE after .50/1 doubled (11/16)

KMart:

Revlon Beauty Tool
FREE for items under $2.00 after $1/1 doubled (11/16)

Tums Smoothies $1.89 - Shelf price
FREE after $1/1 doubled (11/16)

Betty Croker Cookie Mix $1.00 - Through Dember 8
.20/1 after .40/1 doubled (11/16)

Other:

To my knowledge this isn't on sale in Metro Atlanta this week, but this is still a very good coupon to print in preparation for a sale.

Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil $1/1 printable coupon can be found here. On my second pass through the coupon preview I noticed that it will be in this week's paper (11/16) as well!

I also wanted to share that I'm enjoying Amy's series this week on becoming debt free. I thought that some of my readers may enjoy following along as well.

Stop by tomorrow for Frugal Friday where I plan to share 100 of my favorite ways to save money!

Publix Highlights for the Week of November 12

These sales and prices are in the Metro Atlanta area. In Atlanta manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less are doubled and you may purchase one item for 50% off it is on sale Buy One Get One Free(BOGO). However, some areas including Florida have different policies so be sure to check with your store. Remember to take full advantage of the sales by pairing them with competitor's coupons including $/$ purchase. I try to post the best deals for the week, but for a complete match up of this week's sale items with coupons from the newspaper inserts visit Coupon Mom starting on Thursday.

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

Bartlett Pears .99/lb

White Potatoes 5 lb bag $1.99

Tangerines 3 lb bag $1.99

Granny Smith Apples 3 lb bag $2.99

The Best of the Sales with Coupons:

Betty Crocker Frosting $1.79 BOGO
FREE after .50/1 doubled (10/19 S)

Honey Bunches of Oats $4.09 BOGO - Price increase from $3.89
.05/1 after $2/1 printable coupon for Just Bunches variety. This coupon has been reset and allowed one print! This is one of Tim's favorites.

Lysol Trigger Cleaners $2.69 BOGO
.35/1 after .50/1 doubled (11/2 S)

McCormick Gravy .99 BOGO
.50/1 after .25/2 doubled (11/2 RP)

McCormick Grinder $1.99 BOGO
.50/1 after .25/1 doubled (11/2 RP)

Gerber Cereal $1.50/1
.50/1 after $1/1 FLIP

Campbell's Cream Soups .75/1
.59/1 after .25/3 doubled (10/12 S) - I usually buy generic cream soups, but for those who are brand loyal this is a good deal.

Juicy Juice 64 oz. $3.49 BOGO
.75/1 after $1/1 printable coupon for 46 or 64 oz bottles (This coupon has also been reset!)
.75/1 after $1/1 (9/14 RP) Harvest Surprise variety only

Frosted Flakes $1.99
.99/1 after $1/1 printable coupon here or here or 11/9 RP

Domino Sugar $1.99
$1.30/1 after .35/1 doubled (10/12 RP)

Crisco Extra Virgin Olive Oil 16.9 oz bottle $6.49 BOGO
$2.35/1 after .45/1 doubled (11/9 RP)

Fresh Express Salad Blend BOGO (Previously these have been $3.99 BOGO)
$1/1 (Kroger home mailer)

Don't forget to pick up your copy of the Winter Family Savings book while you are at Publix. There are some great coupons in this FREE book. Hopefully, we will have some good sales to to use them!

Super KMart Super Doubles up to $2 Face Value! November 12-16

The next round of Super Doubles at KMart is November12-16. Reportedly, this time all Super KMarts (locations with a grocery store) will be participating. To find out if your store is participating look for the Wednesday November 12 ad here. In the past some other locations have participated upon request, so you may wish to inquire at your store starting Wednesday.

Here are the updated basic rules for KMart Super Doubles:
I appreciate others sharing more deals, but please follow these rules when commenting.

Coupons with Face Value of $2/1 and Under Will Be Doubled.
Coupons that are for more than one item will only double up to the cost of one item.
Example: Item X is $1.75. You have a coupon for $1.50/2. This coupon will only double to $1.75 not $3.00.
Up to 75 coupons per person per day can be used.
No more than 4 of any item may be purchased.
No overage will be given.
Internet coupons will NOT be accepted.
Coupons that say Do Not Double will not be doubled.

The Best of the Weekly Sales November 9 -15

Almay Cosmetics BOGO Prices Vary
2 FREE (regular price of $4.00 or less) after $2/1 (Beauty Book)

Sundown Vitamins BOGO Prices Vary
2 FREE (regular price of $4.00 or less) after $2/1 (10/12 RP OR Publix Winter Family Savings)

Colgate Toothpaste $2.50
FREE after $1.50/1 (August and September Issues of All You Magazine)

Revlon Cosmetics 40% off prices vary
FREE (regular price of $6.65 or less) after $2/1 (9/14 S, 8/24 S, 7/20 S, Beauty Book)

Hershey's Kisses - $2.33
.33/1 after $1/1 (11/9 S) Dark Chocolate Variety

Crest Toothpaste $2.50
.50/1 after $1/1 (10/12 P&G)

The Best of the Monthly Deals November 11 - December 8

I was hopeful that many of these items would still be valid for the next round of Super Doubles; however, it appears that most of the coupons are expiring soon. I have tried to list the expiration date if the coupon expires before December 8.

Dove Chocolate Bar $1.89
FREE after $1/1 (9/7 RP - expires 11/28)

Dove Shampoo or Conditioner $3.79
FREE after $2/1 /(8/17 RP - expires 11/17)

Duracell Batteries 2 pack AA or AAA $1
FREE after .75/1 (10/26 RP - expires 11/30)

Gerber Graduates $2.00
FREE after $1/1 Home Mailer

Hershey's Extra Dark Bar $1.89
FREE after $1/1 (9/28 S - expires 11/30)

Taster's Choice Coffee 7 ct On the Go Packets $1.00
FREE after .50/1 (9/14 RP) - IF coupon is valid on this type

Betty Crocker Cookie Mix $1.00
.20/1 after .40/1 (10/19 S)

Betty Crocker Frosting $1.50
.50/1 after .50/1 (10/19 S)

Glade Fabric and Air Odor Eliminator $3.50
.50/1 after $1.50/1 (10/5 S1 - expires 11/15)

Oust Surface Disinfectant and Air Sanitizer $3.50
.50/1 after $1.50/1 (10/5 S1)

Pledge $2.50 - $3.50
.50/1 - $1.50/1 after $1/1 (9/21 S - expires 11/16)

Resolve 22 oz $4.50
.50/1 after $2/1 (10/5 S - expires 11/16)

Renuzit 2 pack $1.89
.79/1 after .55/1 (10/5 S1 - expires 11/30)

Pine Sol $1.99
.99/1 after .50/1 (9/7 RP - expires 11/15)

Tidy Cats $3.79
$1.79 after $1/1 (9/14 RP)

Purex $2.79
2.09/1 after .35/1 (10/5 S1 - expires 11/30)

Deals on Regular Price Items - Based on Shelf Prices as of October 30.

Calgon Bath Beads $1.99
FREE after $1/1 (Beauty Book)

Endust Free $3.29
FREE after $2/1 (9/7 RP, 11/9 RP)

Greased Lightning - Shelf Price $2.89
FREE after $1.50/1 (All You Magazine October Issue)

Healthful Life Cat Food $1.99
FREE after $1/1 (8/3 RP - expires 11/30)

Johnson & Johnson First Aid Shelf Prices Vary
FREE for items under $2 after $1/1 (8/10 S1)

Kotex Lightdays $1.29
FREE after .75/1 (10/12 S OR 11/9 S)

Pert Shampoo $3.49
FREE after $2/1 (10/19 S)

Revlon Beauty Tools - Shelf Prices Vary
FREE for items under $2 (emery boards, nail clippers, tweezers) after $1/1 (9/14 S, 10/12 S, 10/19 S, Beauty Book)

Visine $3.99
FREE after $2/1 (5/11 RP - expires 11/15)

Whisker Lickins Cat Treats $1.39
FREE after $1/1 (9/14 RP)

Ziploc Vacuum Starter Kit $3.99
FREE after $2/1 (October All You Magazine)

Zest 3 bar bundle $2.19
.19 after $1/1 (10/12 P&G - expires 11/30)

Hunts Tomato Paste $1.00
.33/1 after $1/3 (Publix Yellow Advantage Buys - expires 11/30)

Tylenol Rapid Release $4.49
.49/1 after $2/2 (9/14 RP, 11/9 RP)

Vaseline Lotion $3.29
.79/1 after $1.25/1 (10/26 RP)

Ziploc Vacuum Bags $2.79
.79/1 after $1/1 (October All You Magazine)

American Greetings Cards Prices Vary
$1/2 excludes .99 cards (Tearpad found in store - expires 11/30)

Be sure to check back for Super Double updates and other deals! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Kroger Loss Leaders Week of November 9

Prices based on the Metro Atlanta sales circular. Our sales week runs from Sunday-Saturday. To find the ad for your store click here. Manufacturer's coupons .50 and under will double. You can purchase one item that is on sale BOGO for half price. Items that are priced 10/$10 can be purchased for $1 each/pound (Mega Event excluded).

As the $5/10 Mega Event is continuing this week I am once again only listing the loss leaders for the week. My other posts for Kroger including the $5 off 10 sale matchups can be found here.

Best of the Loss Leaders

Tyson Bone-In Chicken Breasts .99/lb

Gala Apples $1/lb

Anjou Pears $1/lb

Kroger Mini Carrots $1/lb

Pork Loin $1.99/lb

Milk $3.28/lb

Mega Event Update

Deerfield Water $1
.50/1 after $1/2 (8/24 RP)
FREE after $5/10

Holiday Meats

I'm not sure if we have hit the bottom of the prices for the holiday meats yet or not. Generally they are cheaper a week or two before Thanksgiving then go back up in price Thanksgiving week, unless you find them on Manager's Special. In the past prices have been lower than they are this week, but overall food costs are higher this year. Personally, I think I will wait until Saturday to see the ad for next week before I decide to buy the ham.

Private Selection Frozen Turkey 14 lbs+ .79/lb

Honeysuckle Frozen Turkey 14 lbs+ .99/lb

Butterball Frozen Turkey 14 lbs+ $1.09/lb

Private Selection Bone-In Turkey Breasts $1.79

Smithfield Shank Portion Ham $1.49/lb

Smithfield Butt Portion Ham $1.59/lb

Kroger Spiral Sliced Ham $1.99/lb

Honeysuckle Turkey Tenderloins BOGO

Ingles Highlights Week of November 9

These prices and coupons are based in the Metro Atlanta area. You can see the entire ad for your area by clicking here. If you only want to purchase one item that is on sale BOGO you will receive it for 1/2 price. You may want to consider price matching the loss leaders at Wal-Mart to save a trip.

The Best of the Loss Leaders

Lettuce .78

Yellow or Zucchini Squash .98/lb

Tyson Bone-In Chicken Breast .98/lb

Ground Chuck 5 lbs or more $1.98

Florida Navel Oranges 4 lb bag $2.50

Tangerines 3 lb bag $2.50

Red or Rome Apples 5 lb bag $3.98

The Best of the Deals with Coupons

Ingles Double Coupon Policy is different than most stores in the Metro Atlanta Area. You can only have up to two of the same product in one transaction. In order to have your coupons double (up to .50 face value) you must spend $10 before coupons for every three coupons you want doubled. For coupons above .50 face value will not double; therefore, the limits do not apply.

Rayovac Batteries .98
FREE after $1/1 OR
.48/1 after $1/2 (10/12 S)

Stonyfield Farm Yogurt .50
.17/1 after .50/3 doubled printable coupon (limit one per e-mail address)

Pillsbury Brownies and Cake Mixes .98
If the Sugar Free is included in the sale use the coupon below
.18/1 after .40/1 doubled (9/7 RP)

Bird's Eye Steamfresh Vegetables up to $2.50 BOGO
.55/1 or less after .35/1 doubled (10/12 S)

Breyers Ice Cream $2.98
$1.98/1 after $.50/1 doubled (10/26 RP)

Edy's Ice Cream $2.98
$1.98/1 after $1/1 (November All You Magazine)

Kroger 3 Day Sale November 6, 7, 8

Kroger is having a three day sale this weekend November 6, 7, 8. I don't consider these items to be the best deals, but I list them here because Kroger does not advertise them online.

Blue Bell Ice Cream 1/2 Gallon $2.98
$1.98 after $1/1 printable coupon. This coupon has been reset since the last 3 day sale. So even if you printed your limit of 2 last month you can print 2 more!

Kroger Russet Potatoes 5 lb. bag BOGO

Kroger Value Sugar 4 lb. bag $1.28

Nature's Own Honey Wheat Bread BOGO

Sunnyland Meat Bologna .99

Don't forget Kroger is having The 10 Item Mega Event Sale through the end of next week. To find some of the best deals during the sale including many items that will be FREE see my post here. For other Kroger hidden deals and weekly sale items please see my current Kroger posts here. Have a great day!

Oven Roasted Grape Tomatoes

My friend Marissa served these delicious oven roasted tomatoes for lunch one day. When she told me how she prepared them, I couldn't believe how easy they were to make. With her permission, I am sharing this quick and easy side dish recipe since the two main ingredients are on sale at Publix this week.

Oven Roasted Grape Tomatoes

Two packages of tomatoes will make 6-8 side dish servings. The tomatoes will cook down considerably in the oven.

Ingredients:

Grape Tomatoes
Olive Oil
Salt

Directions:

Halve tomatoes lengthwise.
Place on cookie sheet with inside facing up.
Drizzle olive oil over tomatoes.
Heat oven to 200 degrees.
Place tomatoes in oven.
Cook for about two hours until most, but not all of the juices have evaporated.
Remove from oven.
Salt.
Serve and enjoy!

Publix Highlights for the Week of November 5

Please remember that my ad week begins on Wednesday; however, some areas begin on Thursday. Please check your local ad to verify your ad schedule. These sales and prices are in the Metro Atlanta area where manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less are doubled and items that are on sale Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) you only have to buy one to get the item 50% off. Be sure to take full advantage of the sales by pairing them with competitor's coupons including $/$ purchase when applicable. I try to find the best deals to post here, but for a complete match up of this week's sale items with coupons from the newspaper inserts visit Coupon Mom starting on Thursday.

Best of the Loss Leaders:

Green Beans .99/lb

Eggplant $1.49/lb

Florida Grape Tomatoes $2.99 BOGO

Nature's Own Bread $3.59 BOGO

Don't forget these great FLIPs for Produce and Bakery Items!

Best of the Sales with Coupons:

Pillsbury Cake Mix $1.69 BOGO
Reduced Sugar is usually included in the sale the coupon below is for those varieties.
.05/1 after .40/1 doubled (9/7 RP)

Stoneyfield Farm Yogurt .50
.17/1 after .50/3 doubled printable coupon (limit one per e-mail address)

Nestle Toll House Morsels $2.50 BOGO
.25/1 after .50/1 doubled (11/2 S)
.75/1 after .50/2 printable coupon

Mrs. T's Pierogies $2.59 BOGO
.30/1 after $1/1 (9/14 RP) Sadly, Atlanta did not get this coupon. OR
.55/1 after .75/1 printable coupon no longer available

Hunt's Tomatoes $1.39 BOGO
.30/1 after .40/2 doubled (9/21 S OR October All You Magazine)
.20/1 after $1.00/2 printable coupon

Land O Lakes Spread $1.89 BOGO
.40/1 after .55/1 printable coupon

Scotch Magic Tape $1.99 BOGO
.50/1 after $1/2 (Publix Winter Family Savings Book - New)

Campbell's Select Soups $2.39 BOGO
.70/1 after .50/2 doubled (10/5 Campbell's)

Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough $2.00
$1.25/1 after $1.50/2 (9/14 RP OR 11/2 RP)

Pompeian Olive Oil 32 oz. $10.99 BOGO
Extra Light Tasting or Classic Mediterranean
$4.50/1 after $1/1 printable coupon
With the coupon this is an unbeatable price! Be sure to stock up!

Milk Watch

$3.45/Gallon - Still advertised on sale; however, there has been a slight price increase since last week.

New Kroger Cellfire Coupons - Expire December 1

There is a new batch of Cellfire coupons available. These deals look very similar to the last group including another FREE box of Active Lifestyle Oatmeal, but there are also a few new offers. Coupons do not expire until December 1, but will need to be added to your Kroger card by November 17 in order to take advantage of these offers.

The Best:

Active Lifestyle Oatmeal
FREE box with Cellfire coupon

Cottonelle Toilet Paper Single Roll 4 Pack Everyday Price .99
.50/1 Cellfire Coupon
FREE after Cellfire coupon AND .25/1 doubled (10/26 S)

Naturally Preferred H2O
BOGO Cellfire Coupon
.65/2 (9/7 S1)
IF this is still on sale for $1/bottle the final price will be .35/2

Colgate Total
$1.50/1 Cellfire Coupon
.75/1 (10/26 S)
Possibly included in $5/10 Mega Sale

Colgate Max Fresh
$1.50/1 Cellfire Coupon
.75/1 (10/26 S)
Possibly included in $5/10 Mega Sale

FREE Tote Bag with Samples and Coupons From Rite Aid

Rite Aid Single Check Rebate offer number 500 is for a FREE tote bag with samples and coupons when you buy $30.00 of merchandise, but you can get the $30.00 of merchandise for FREE. So you will be able to get the Accu-chek Meter AND the tote bag offer for FREE.

Just follow these easy steps:

First, pickup a Fall 2008 Rite Aid magazine called Inner Strength. You can get one for FREE in the front of the store.

Then, find in the back of the magazine the coupon for a FREE Accu-chek Avia or Compact Plus Blood Glucose Meter. Hurry, this coupon expires November 15.

Purchase the meter with the coupon. (If they happen to be on sale for less than $30 you will need to buy more than one). There is no sales tax on Glucose Meters in the state of GA so it truly is FREE.

Keep your receipt(s), wait until the next day, and submit for offer number 500 of the Rite Aid Single Check Rebate Program here. Since you can submit the offer online you don't even have to pay for a stamp!

The Tote Bag Offer will show up as a separate category on your Rite Aid rebate summary statement than your monthly checks so you can request it to be shipped immediately after submitting the receipt.

Follow the Rite Aid directions to request your bag to be shipped.

Wait for your FREE tote bag, samples, and coupons to come in the mail!

If you are looking for more FREE items be sure to check my Kroger posts for the week here.

Ingles Highlights Week of November 2

There are a few items of interest at Ingles this week. Especially note the price on the London Broil. It is the lowest price that I can recall at any store in recent memory. These prices and coupons are based in the Metro Atlanta area. You can see the entire ad for your area by clicking here. If you only want to purchase one item that is on sale BOGO you will receive it for 1/2 price.

The Best of the Loss Leaders

French Bread $1.88 BOGO

Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.98/lb

London Broil $2.28/lb - This is a deal for this cut of meat.

Tangerines - 3 pound bag $2.50

Oscar Mayer Bacon $5.58 BOGO

Florida Navel Oranges - 4 pound bag $2.98

The Best of the Deals with Coupons

Ingles Double Coupon Policy is different than most stores in the Metro Atlanta Area. You can only have up to two of the same product in one transaction. In order to have your coupons double (up to .50 face value) you must spend $10 before coupons for every three coupons you want doubled.

Captain Crunch Cereal $3.78 BOGO
.89/1 after .50/1 doubled (9/7 RP)

Quaker Life Cereal $3.48 BOGO
$1.24/1 after $1/2

Kroger Scenario Matchups for $5 off 10 Item Sale Starting November 2

The $5/10 sale is back! These types of sales almost always generate some FREE and even sometimes profitable items, this time is no different. If you purchase any combination of 10 selected items you will automatically receive $5 off your total purchase. When you are calculating your cost the easiest way to think about it is to deduct .50 off of each item. You can have up to 3 deals in one transaction, meaning if you purchase 30 items you will receive $15 off of your order, but you must buy in multiples of 10 to receive the discount. There are several different items to choose from, but as usual I am only highlighting the best ones that I saw.

Prices and coupons are from the Metro Atlanta area. Click here to see the complete ad for your area.

Powerade $1.00
FREE after $1/1 (7/13 S) OR coupon from My Coke Rewards.
Profit .50 after $5/10 - Make sure that you have enough other items in your cart to cover the overage.

Betty Crocker Potatoes $1.50
.35/1 after .40/1 printable coupon doubled AND .35/1 Shortcuts coupon
Profit .15 after $5/10

Carnation Evaporated Milk $1.00
.50 after .50/2 doubled (9/14 RP)
FREE after $5/10

Glade Scented Oil Candles $2.50
.50/1 after $2.00/1 (found next to product OR November All You Magazine)
FREE after $5/10

Oatmeal Crisp Cereal $2.00 IF included in the sale
.75/1 printable coupon AND .75/1 Shortcuts coupon
FREE after $5/10

Quaker Oats $1.50
.50/1 after .50/1 doubled (9/7 RP)
FREE after $5/10

Colgate $1.50
.75/1 after .75/1 (10/26 S)
.25/1 after $5/10

Dial Soap $1.50
.90/1 after .30/1 doubled (10/5 S1)
.40/1 after $5/10

Hunt's Tomatoes 28 oz cans $1.50
.90/1 after .50/2 printable coupon AND $1/5 Shortcuts coupon
.40/1 (Must buy 5) after $5/10

Hefty One Zip Bags $1.50
$.95/1 after .55/1 (9/28 RP)
.45/1 after $5/10

Edwards and Mrs. Smiths Pie Slices $1.50
$1.00/1 after $1/2 (8/24 S)
.50/1 after $5/10

Quaker Rice Quakes $1.00
.50/1 after $5/10

Swiss Miss Cocoa Mix $1.50
$1.25/1 after .50/2 Shortcuts coupon
.75/1 after $5/10

Nestle Toll House Morsels $2.50
$1.50/1 after .50/1 doubled (9/14 RP OR 11/2 S)
$1.00/1 after $5/10

Domino Sugar - 5 pound bag $2.50
$1.80/1 after .35/1 doubled (8/12 RP)
$1.30/1 after $5/10

Land O Lakes Butter $2.50
$1.95/1 after .55/1 (10/12 S)
$1.45/1 after $5/10

Breyers Ice Cream $3.00
$2.00 after .50/1 doubled (10/26 RP)
$1.50 after $5/10

Welch's Grape Juice $3.00
$2.00/1 after $1/1 (10/5 S1)
$1.50/1 after $5/10

General Mills Cereals $2.00 -.50 ($5/10) = $1.50

Selected varieties of General Mills cereals are to be included in the $5/10 sale this week; however, the ad does not specify which ones. There are several different coupons available including $1/3 Listed Cereals (10/5 GM OR 11/2 S), $1/2 Listed Cereals (10/12 S).

Several different printable General Mills coupons are currently available as well:
$1/1 Honey Nut Cheerios
7 different General Mills coupons here ranging from $1/2 to .75/1
3 different .75/1 coupons here
Shortcuts also has a some coupons that you can stack with paper coupons.

Prices after coupons and $5/10 discount could range from .50/1 to $1.17/1.

Be sure to see my other Kroger posts here including the best of this week's loss leaders. Have a great week!

Kroger Loss Leaders Week of November 2

Prices based on the Metro Atlanta sales circular. Our sales week runs from Sunday-Saturday. To find the ad for your store click here. Since Kroger is running a special sale this week I am only listing the best of the loss leaders in my regular post. My other posts for Kroger including the $5 off 10 sale matchups can be found here.

The Best of the Loss Leaders

Kroger Value White or Wheat Bread .88

Yellow Squash or Zucchini $1/lb

Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.99/lb

Orange Juice $2.99/gallon

Florida Navel Oranges $2.99/4 lb bag

Milk $3.28/gallon

Carolina Pride Full Line Sale BOGO

FREE Items!

If you missed my post at the end of last week listing some FREE items you can still get the Herbal Essence Shampoo, Cottonelle Toilet Paper, and the Betty Crocker Frosting for FREE this week. For more details read my post here.

Are You Looking for Even More KMart Deals This Week?

If you are still looking for more KMart deals, I found a few more during my second trip to KMart on Thursday. Many of the items were out of stock including some of the deals below, but I was at least able to confirm the prices. I also have a list of some of the best deals from next Sunday's coupon inserts matched with the current sales, for those who have access to an early edition of the paper. If you are new to my site, you can find my previous KMart Super Doubles posts for the week here.

Sale Items

Loreal Eye Single Color Eye Shadow $3.49 BOGO (2nd one rings up FREE)
Receive 2 FREE after $2/1 (10/5 RP or 9/7 RP)

Almay Eye Makeup Remover Pads $2.99
FREE after $2/2 (Beauty Book)

Almay Eye Makeup Remover Liquid $3.29
FREE after $2/2 (Beauty Book)

Regular Price Items

Whisker Lickins Cat Treats $1.39
FREE after $1/1 9/14 RP

Calgon Bath Beads $1.99
FREE after $1/1 (Beauty Book) (Thanks for the Tip, June!)

EAS Bars $1.79 or $1.99
FREE after $1/1 (9/7 S2 - expires 10/31)

Visine $3.99
FREE after $2/1 (7/27 S)

Early Edition Coupons

Each week The Coupon Clippers provides a preview of the coupons that will be in the Sunday paper. The matchups for the sale items below are based on the coupon values found at their site. There is only one free item listed, but some of the other items are good deals if you are brand loyal.

Olay 4 Bar Pack $4.00
FREE after $2/1 (P&G)

Old Spice Deodorant $2.33
$1.33 after $1/2 (P&G)

Head & Shoulders Shampoo $3.50
$1.50 after $1/1 (P&G)

Cascade $3.79
$1.79/1 after $1/1 (P&G)

While you are at The Coupon Clipper's website you may also want to note these other good coupons that will be coming in Sunday's paper.

Kraft Singles .50/1

FREE can Mighty Dog

Glade coupons - Glade has been offering many different catalina deals over the past few weeks. Some of these coupons may come in quite handy!

Thank you for visiting and please check back for information and matchups for future Super Doubles events.

Several Additional FREE items at Kroger!

I went to Kroger last night during the Midnight Madness sale, it was just that - Madness. However, while I was there I found a few deals for FREE items share with my readers. These may be especially helpful if you are looking for filler items to use the $5/$50 purchase coupon that expires October 31 (2008 Entertainment Book).

FREE after Traditional Coupons

Brut Deodorant $1.00
FREE after $1/1 (9/21 S)

Celestial Seasonings Tea $1.00
FREE after $1/1 (10/5 S1)

Pert Shampoo $2.00
FREE after $2/1 (10/19 S)

Sundown Vitamins BOGO
Cheaper items (Folic Acid) are FREE with $2/1 (10/12 RP)


FREE after Traditional Coupons with eCoupons

Betty Crocker Frosting $1.50 (Sale price until January)
FREE after .50/1 doubled (10/19 S) AND .50/1 OR .55/1 Shortcuts coupon.
You can do this deal twice per card if you have both ecoupons loaded.

Herbal Essence $2.49
2 FREE after $3/2 AND $2/2 P&G eSaver

If you did not take advantage of the Cottonelle offer with the .50 coupon you can still get a couple of packages of FREE toilet paper with the new .25/1 coupon.

Cottonelle - 4 pack single rolls .99 (Everyday Price)
FREE after .25/1 doubled (10/26 S) AND .50/1 Cellfire OR Shortcuts coupon.
You can do this deal twice per card if you have both ecoupons loaded.

I'm Flipping Over These Great New FLIPs to use at Food Lion and Publix!

I am always happy to see FLIPs for items that there aren't usually regular coupons for. This week they are several great ones!

$1/1 Bag of Shredded Cheese
$2/$5 Produce Purchase
$2/$5 Bakery Purchase

Also, there was a $1/$2 Pop Tarts coupon.
At Publix this week these are on sale for $1.66.
.66/1 after $1/2 FLIP AND $1/2 (10/12 RP)

The links to all of these coupons and more can be found at this HCW thread.

You can play a game to receive a coupon for $1 off a bag of apples. The game can be found here.

The Cranberry Cannon Game will allow you to print three different coupons.

Each Publix location can decide who they consider competitors so be sure to check with your Customer Service Representative before shopping. Most Publix locations will allow a competitor coupon and a manufacturer coupon for each item unless coupon wording restricts it. Just a reminder that the FLIPs coupons are limited to one per person per day for each product.

Reminder: Kroger 8 Hour Sale is Tonight!

Just a reminder that Kroger's 8 hour sale is tonight from 4 PM-Midnight. For the list of the best deals during the sale see my previous post here.

Update to KMart Super Doubles October 26

Wednesday was the first day that I had an opportunity to go to KMart for Super Doubles this week. While I was there I found a few other deals to tell you about.

I hope to have sale matchups with next week's coupons in the next couple of days for those of you who have access to early editions of the Sunday paper. There are also a few other potential deals that I want to confirm before I post them so be sure to check back later this week.

Prices and coupons are from the Metro Atlanta area and may vary depending on your location.

Sale Items

TBonz Dog Snacks $2.50
FREE after $1.50/1 10/19S

Glade Candle Holder (Without Candle) $2.99
FREE after $2/1 (November All You Magazine)

Blueberry Frosted Mini Wheats $2.67
.67/1 after $1/1 (August All You magazine - expires 10/31)
My store didn't carry blueberry but they did have the strawberry. The $1/1 coupon from the November All You magazine can be used on the strawberry.

Ace Products 10% off
Shelf Prices Started at $2.99 (Sports Tape)
.69/1 after discount and $1/1 (November All You Magazine)

Non Sale Items

Kotex Lightdays $1.29
FREE after .75/1 (10/12 S)

Ziploc Vacuum Starter Kit $3.99
FREE after $2/1 (October All You Magazine)

Zest 3 bar bundle $2.19
.19 after $1/1 (10/12 P&G)

Ziploc Vacuum Bags $2.79
.79/1 after $1/1 (October All You Magazine)

There were a few shelf price increases that I noticed for items that I previously posted. These increases have happened just within the past couple of weeks. I encourage you to always check the shelf price and confirm how the item rings up at the register.

Pert $3.49
Still FREE with $1/1

Hershey Candy Bars $2.49
Now .49/1 after $1/1

Resolve Cleaner $4.99
Now .99/1 after $2/1

You may want to check out the toy clearance while you are there. I was able to get a toy truck for The Little Man for 75% off.

Remember that any previous information or future updates for Super Doubles will be found here.

Publix Highlights for the Week of October 28

Please remember that my ad week begins on Wednesday; however, some areas begin on Thursday. Please check your local ad to verify your ad schedule. These sales and prices are in the Metro Atlanta area where manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less are doubled and items that are on sale Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) you only have to buy one to get the item 50% off. Be sure to take full advantage of the sales by pairing them with competitor's coupons including $/$ purchase when applicable. I try to find the best deals to post here, but for a complete match up of this week's sale items with coupons from the newspaper inserts visit Coupon Mom starting on Thursday.

This is another slow week, but somewhat better than last week's ad. There are even a couple of free items if you still have the coupons.

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

The Essentials Sale is continuing. The front page of this week's ad is identical to last week's.

Publix Chocolate Milk 1/2 gallon $2.69 BOGO

Pomegranates $2.00
$1.50/1 after $1/2 from November GreenWise Magazine.

Lays Potato Chips $3.79 BOGO
Good for Salty Snack Rebates

4 pound bag navel oranges $2.50

The Best of the Deals with Competitor Coupons:

Publix Premium Baby Wipes 80 count $2.00
.50/1 after $1.50/1 Food Lion Printable
Coupon is for the Food Lion brand most Publix stores will substitute the Publix brand.

The Best of the Deals with Coupons:

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers 50% off
Prices start at $1.79 for basic vegetables
FREE for items less than $2 after $1/1 (10/5 GM, 9/7 GM - expires 11/1) OR
$1/1 printable coupons here.

Idohoan Potatoes $1.29 BOGO
FREE after printable coupon here.

Uncle Ben's Rice Country Inn Rice $1.59 BOGO
.30/1 after $1/2 (8/24 RP) OR $1/2 printable coupon.

Arnold Bread $3.69 BOGO
$1.29/1 after .55/1 (10/5 S1)

Ingles Loss Leaders Week of October 26

I've included the best of the loss leaders plus a couple of deals with printable coupons. If an item is on sale for BOGO you only have to buy one item receive a 50% discount. Click here for the full ad.

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

Celery .98

Beef Cube Steak Family Pack $2.28/lb
This is great when cooked in a sauce made from cream of mushroom soup and milk served over rice. Great easy option for hospitality.

Red, Gold, or Rome Apples 5 pound bag $2.98

Tangerines 3 pound bag $2.98

The Best of the Sales with Coupons:

Progresso Vegetable Classics Soups $1.00
FREE after $1.10/1 printable coupon. Common Sense with Money has the link here.

Progresso Traditional or Rich and Hearty Soups $1.33
.23/1 after $1.10/1 printable coupon. See above link.

Sundown Vitamins BOGO - Prices vary.
Items under $3.00 (shelf price $6.00) will be FREE with $3/1 (9/28 RP)
Other coupons available:
$2/1 (10/12 RP) AND $1/1 (10/5 RP)

Honey Nut Cheerios $2.00
$1.00 after $1/1 printable coupon here.

Easy Recipe for the End of the Month Stretch

I received an e-mail from a friend earlier this week who is expecting her third child in November:

"I am trying to meal plan for November and I am bored with all my recipes. Since I don't plan on leaving the house much, there are a lot of days to plan for! If you get a chance, can you send me your favorite easy recipe?"

I have been wanting to post this recipe for some time, but her e-mail motivated me to share it now.

I threw this together one night when I was first married and not feeling well. I was looking for something easy that I could make with what I had on hand and had minimal cleanup because our apartment didn't have a dishwasher. The bonus is that it is a very inexpensive dish to make, so if you are looking for a nutritious meal to help stretch your budget at the end of the month this is it! My little experiment was successful, and it has remained one of our favorites!

Beans and Rice

Serves 3-4 main dish servings. This recipe can easily be multiplied for larger families or if you are having guests. If you have leftovers you freeze it in individual serving containers for when you are too busy or tired to cook.

I strongly recommend canned beans instead of dried beans for this dish. In my opinion, the flavor is much better with the canned beans.

1 can corn (.42 can Wal-Mart)
1 can black beans (.49 can Aldi)
1 can kidney beans (Even though it is more expensive than Aldi or Wal-Mart, I like the Kroger brand best for this as the syrup is thicker .56 can)
long grain white rice (Amount will vary based on your family. Price has been about .66/lb lately)
shredded cheese for topping
salsa (optional)

Open all the cans.
Drain retaining a thick coating of juice on the beans. Do not rinse the corn or beans.
Place corn in pot and turn burner to medium heat.
In a separate pot put water in pot for rice turn on high.
Cook corn for a few minutes, while water for rice is preparing to boil.
Stir corn so it doesn't stick to bottom. You want to place the corn in the pot and start to cook them before the beans or they will be undercooked and crunchy.
Place rice in water once it is boiling. Cook as directed.
Place both cans of beans in with corn and stir.
Continue to stir mixture periodically to avoid having beans stick to bottom of pot. If the mixture is cooked at a temperature too high or not stirred they will burn!
Mixture will become thicker as beans start to become mushy. You can have either moist where basically the beans are just heated or you can have it a bit drier and the beans are mushier.
In general, I use the rice as the timer at my house for when the beans should be cooked.
Turn off rice and bean mixture when cooked.
Layer rice then bean mixture.
Top with shredded cheese.
You may also top with salsa (My husband prefers having this addition.)

I have occasionally used the mixture as a baked potato topping, but I like it better served over rice.

If you have a favorite easy recipe to share with us please leave a comment. If you have a blog you can provide a direct link to the recipe. You can find some other recipes that I have shared here.

Publix GreenWise November Coupons

Each month Publix publishes a magazine called GreenWise. The recipes and articles are designed to encourage a encourage a healthier lifestyle. Almost always there are coupons for organic or natural products. You can request to have a FREE subscription mailed to you house here (Sorry, you must live in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, or Tennessee) or copies are available at most Publix locations.

November Issue:

Manufacturer Coupons:
$1/2 POM Wonderful Pomegranates expire 1/31/09 DND p. 7 YUM!
$1/1 EatSmart All-Natural Snacks expires 2/28/09 p. 23
$1/1 Blue Diamond Chilled Almond Breeze Almondmilk 9/1/09 p. 25
$1/1 Silk half gallon or larger 12/31/08 Manufacturer Coupon - DND - No Barcode only Publix LU number. Inside front cover.

Store Coupon:
$1/1 Horizon Organic Half Gallon Milk expires 12/1/08 p. 23

Kroger Loss Leaders and Highlights Week of October 26

Prices and scenarios are based on the Metro Atlanta sales circular. Our sales week runs from Sunday-Saturday. To find the ad for your store click here. Manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less double. When items are on sale BOGO you only have to buy one to receive the 50% discount. If the sale is 10 for $10 you can buy just one for $1.

I try to only focus on the best deals each week. For a complete list of sales with coupon matchups from the Sunday coupon inserts visit Coupon Mom's website during the week of the sale.

Kroger is running its .58 sale again. Please don't be fooled into thinking that these are good deals. Often we can get the brand name items for less or the generics are cheaper elsewhere like Wal-Mart or Aldi. If Kroger is your one stop shop you might want to pick up something that you are running low on, but be sure to check first to see if there is another alternative for less. For example, see my post here on how to get Fleischmann's Yeast Strips for .10 instead of spending .58 for the Kroger brand!

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

Head of Lettuce .79

Kroger 18 Ct. Large Eggs $1.98

Boneless Pork Loin $1.99/lb

Ground Chuck $1.99 (5 lb package)

Asparagus $1.99/lb

The Best of the Sales with Coupons:

Starkist Tuna Pouches $1.25
.25/1 after $1/1 (Home Mailer) I just received several coupons in the mail from VocalPoint to share with friends so be sure to check through your mail if you are registered. If I find none of my friends want these I may leave a coupon on the shelf. (I like finding a good coupon on the shelf for an item that I was going to buy anyway.) This is also a good item to donate as the food banks are preparing for the upcoming Christmas season.

Hot Pockets $1.66
.66/1 after .50/1 doubled (9/28 RP)

Purex Laundry Detergent $1.99 Limit 4
.99/1 after.50/1 doubled (8/10 S1 - expires 10/31) OR
.99/1 after .50/1 doubled printable coupon for Purex Natural Elements here. (Thanks Fiddledeedee!) OR
$1.29/1 after .35/1 doubled (10/5 S1)


The Best Deals for Thursday's 8 Hour Sale 4 pm - midnight:
Many of these items are on sale for the rest of the week, but they are the best deal during this time. There is a limit of 4 of each item. Usually, the registers are programmed to enforce the limits.

Big K Soft Drinks .39

Hershey's, Mars, or Nestle Fun Size or Snack Size Candy $1.47
.47/1 after $1/1 printable coupon.

Kroger Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns .50

Tombstone Pizza $1.99
For a limited number of states (AL, AR, CT, HI, KY,MA, ME, MN,MO, NC, NJ, NY, OR, RI, SD, TX, UT, VA, and WV) there is a mail in rebate to receive a coupon for a FREE Tombstone pizza when you buy a Tombstone pizza. That's a super deal for those who have this form, but still a good deal for those of us who do not live in one of those states.

You can find the latest Kroger deals that I've posted here including Cellfire coupon matchups. There are a couple of FREE items that you don't want to miss!

New List for KMart Super Doubles Event October 26- November 1

Here is the anticipated list of FREE items and other good deals that can be found during the KMart Super Doubles Event next week. Mercedes has posted the list of stores that are officially participating here. In the past some stores have participated even if they were not listed.

For those of you who are new to KMart Super Doubles here are the basics of KMart's double coupon policy:
Coupons with Face Value of $2 and Under Will Be Doubled.
Up to 75 coupons per person per day can be used.
No more than 4 of any item may be purchased.
No overage will be given.
No internet coupons will be accepted.
Personal Note: Some stores refuse to double coupons that state do not double. To the best of my knowledge I have not included any coupons with that wording in the list below.

Prices and coupons listed below are from the Metro Atlanta area and may differ by region. Coupons highlighted in red expire on October 31.

Be sure to check back next week for any additional coupons. You will be able to find any of my updates or previous KMart Super Doubles posts here.

The Best of the Sale Items Week October 26 - November 1:

Colgate Total $2.50
FREE after $1.50/1 (October All You Magazine)

Gillette Shampoo $3.50
FREE after $2/1 (9/28 P&G)

Kraft Easy Mac Singles $1.00
FREE after $1/2 (9/14 S)
Previously, there were reports of difficulties with this coupon automatically doubling. Coupons at my store are doubled manually so I have not encountered any problems.

Powerade 32 oz bottle $1.00
FREE after .75/1 (6/8 S)
FREE after $1/1 (7/13 S)

Sobe Life Water 20 oz bottle $1.00
FREE after .50/1 (Tearpad)
Remember to save the entire labels to get FREE Lizard Gear items.

Beggin Strips $2.50
.50/1 after $1/1 (8/10 RP or 10/12 S)

Crest Premium Toothpastes $2.50
.50/1 after ($1/1) 9/28 PG

Mitchum Deodorant $2.00
.50/1 after .75/1 (8/24 S OR 10/26 S)

Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats - IF included in sale $2.66
.66/1 after $1/1 (November All You Magazine)

Best of the Sale Items Monthly Book October 14 - November 10:

Altoids Mints $1.69
FREE after $1/1 (coupon found on package)

Dove Shampoo or Conditioner $3.79
FREE after $2/1 (8/17 RP)

Goodlife Cat Food $4.00
FREE after $2/1 (8/24 RP)

Ice Breakers Gum .99
FREE after $1/2 (9/7 S2)

Life Savers $1.25
FREE after $1/1 (10/19 S)

Oust Surface Disinfectant and Air Sanitizer $2.50
FREE $1.50/1 (10/26 S)

Sobe Glass Bottles Sale $1.00
FREE after .50/1 (Tearpad)

Hershey Extra Dark Chocolate or Cacao Bags $2.50
.50 after $1/1 (9/28 S)

Renuzit Pearl Scents $2.50
.50/1 after $1/1 (9/7 S2)

Cascade Complete Shelf Price $4.79 - $1 Instant Savings = $3.79
.79/1 after $1.50/1 (Home Mailer)

Goodlife Dog Food Sale $5.00
$1 after $2/1 (8/24 RP)

Peter Pan Peanut Butter $2.00
$1/1 after .50/1 (October All You Magazine) OR $1/2 Blinkie

Viva Big Roll 2 pack $4.00
$2/1 after $1/1 (Tearpad in store)

Deals on Regular Priced Items:

Endust Free $3.29
FREE after $2/1 (9/7 RP)

Greased Lightning - Shelf Price $2.89
FREE after $1.50/1 (All You Magazine August Issue, October Issue)

Healthful Life Cat Food $1.99
FREE after $1/1 (8/3 RP)

Hershey Extra Dark Bars $1.99
FREE after $1/1 (9/28 S)

Johnson & Johnson First Aid Shelf Prices Vary
FREE for items under $2 after $1/1 (8/10 S1)

Pert Shampoo $2.99
FREE after $2/1 (10/19 S)

Revlon Beauty Tools - Shelf Prices Vary
FREE for items under $2 (emery boards, nail clippers, tweezers) after $1/1 (9/14 S, 10/12 S, 10/19 S)

Tums Smoothies $1.89
FREE after $1/1 (9/28 S)

Vaseline Lotion for Men $2.99
FREE after $1.50/1 (9/7 RP)

Vaseline Lotion $3.29
.29/1 after $1.50/1 (9/7 RP)

Hunts Tomato Paste $1.00
.33/1 after $1/3 (Publix Yellow Advantage Buys)

Tylenol Rapid Release $4.49
.49/1 after $2/2 (9/14 RP)

Resolve Cleaners $4.49 and up
.49/1 and up after $2/2 (10/5 S1)

Ziploc Bags $2.19
$1.09/1 after .55/1 (9/14 S) OR
$1.19/1 after $1/2 (8/24 S OR 10/12 S)

American Greetings Cards Prices Vary
$1/2 excludes .99 cards (Tearpad found in store)

For other items previously found visit the HCW thread here.

KMart Super Doubles Update and $20 KMart Gift Card Giveaway!

A special welcome to those of you are looking for the KMart matchups for Super Doubles next week! In case you haven't heard the news about the KMart Super Doubles promotion Mercedes at Common Sense With Money has the details here.

I hope to have a current list that includes next week's ad and any new coupons by early next week. My previous post here will not be entirely accurate at this time as it also included several sale items for that week, but it can give you a head start on what regular price items to look for. Any updates in the future or other KMart Super Double deals will be found here.

For those who have gone to a KMart Super Doubles event in the past it appears that there may be some policy changes, but I do not know all of the details at this time. If anyone has any more details on their policy for this event please leave a comment or send me an e-mail. thedeallady(at)yahoo(dot)com

If you are looking for some extra money to spend at the Super Doubles event, you might want to check out The Happy Housewife and Penny Penching Mom's blog for her $20 KMart Gift Card Giveaway here. You can get a lot of stuff for $20 during a Super Doubles event so take a minute and sign up for her giveaway.

Don't forget to take a look my posts for this week's best Kroger, Ingles, and Publix deals that I have listed, or learn how to get a coupon for a FREE item from Fast Fixin' here. Thanks again for stopping by, and remember to check back for the new Super Double matchups soon! Have a great day!

Publix Highlights for the Week of October 22

Please remember that my ad week begins on Wednesday; however, some areas begin on Thursday. Please check your local ad to verify your ad schedule. These sales and prices are in the Metro Atlanta area where manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less are doubled and items that are on sale Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) you only have to buy one to get the item 50% off. Be sure to take full advantage of the sales by pairing them with competitor's coupons including $/$ purchase when applicable. I try to find the best deals to post here, but for a complete match up of this week's sale items with coupons from the newspaper inserts visit Coupon Mom starting on Thursday.

This weeks ad is disappointing to say the least. Most of the sale prices this week are not Publix's lowest prices for stockpiling and the few items that are their lowest price don't have a good coupon to go with them during this sale cycle. However, it often seems that a new twist comes along midweek when the ad doesn't look that terrific. Currently, it looks like a good week for just a quick trip (or a week off) and plan to use some items from the stockpile. Having a slow deal week will give me an opportunity to find out how they reorganized my local store before I have to plan a major shopping trip.

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

Eggs $1.29/dozen

Publix Salad Blend $2.99 BOGO

Tangerines 3 pound bag $2.49

Milk $3.39/gallon

The Best of the Sales With Coupons:

Bic Comfort 3 Razors $4.99 BOGO
.50/1 after $2/1 (9/14 S exp. 10/26 OR 11/12 S)
Tip: This is only a good deal if you don't shop at CVS.

Juicy Juice $3.49 BOGO
.75/1 after $1/1 printable coupon ANY 64 or 46 oz.
.75/1 after $1/1 (9/14 RP) if Harvest Surprise is included
$1.25/1 after .50/2 doubled 8/3 RP

Edy's Ice Cream $5.39 BOGO
$1.69/1 after $1/1 (November All You Magazine)


Don't forget that October 22 is the last day to use the $5/$25 Whole Foods Coupon. Many Publix stores will accept this as a competitor coupon.

While you are here, take a minute to look around and see the other deals I have listed including the current Yellow Advantage Buys Ad. Check back later this week for any new competitor coupons, the new Green Advantage Buys Ad, and any other deals that I may find. Have a great day!

New Kroger Cellfire Coupons - Expire November 17

Cellfire has issued new coupons to load onto your Kroger card. There are even a couple of new FREE items! Hurry, these coupons must be downloaded to your card before November 3; however, once they are downloaded you have until November 17 to use them.

There is a limit of 10 Cellfire coupons per Kroger card at anytime so be sure to select your coupons wisely. Each coupon can only be loaded and used once per card.

Just a reminder, you do not have to use your cell phone to use the Kroger coupons after you have received the text message to set up your Cellfire account. Loading the coupons online instead of using your cell phone will save on fees.

Ecoupon savings should automatically come off of your order when you use your Kroger card. You will usually see the savings applied after all items have been scanned, but before you use any other coupons.

Remember FREE items make great fillers to use $/$ coupons! You can donate the product if you don't use it.

The Best New Cellfire Deals:

Naturally Preferred H20 BOGO
2 FREE when used with BOGO coupon (9/7 S1)

Active Lifestyle Oatmeal Any Varitety FREE
Yes, FREE no other purchase required. I did a double take on this one too.

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish - Sale week of October 19 - $1
.50/1 after .50/1 Cellfire Coupon

Private Selection Deli Pizza $1.50/1
Look for smaller pizzas on Manager's Special for a pontential good deal!

A NEW Release of an Old Favorite:

Cottonelle 4 Pack or Larger .50/1
Regular price for 4 pack of single rolls .99
FREE after .50/1 doubled (9/21 S - expires 10/25 I'm hoping there will be a new one soon.) OR
.50 Profit after Cellfire coupon and traditional coupon OR
.50/1 after Cellfire coupon - This is still not a bad deal if you need it.
Shortcuts is also offering a .50/1 coupon however only one ecoupon will be used per package. In order to use both ecoupons you must buy two packages.

Be sure to see my Kroger thread for more current deals and offers. In my matchups for this week's ad I identified several items that will be FREE after coupons. Have a great day!

Ingles Loss Leaders Week of October 19

I've included the best of the loss leaders plus a few good deals with coupons including a couple of potenitally FREE items! There are also several BOGO deals this week at Ingles including several for the Laura Lynn brand products. If an item is on sale for BOGO you only have to buy one item receive a 50% discount. Click here for the full ad.

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

Tyson Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets Family Pack $1.88/lb - Stock up price!

Ground Chuck 5 pounds or more $1.98/lb - Ask the butcher to divide into smaller packages to freeze. There is no additional charge for repackaging, but you must purchase the entire quantity to receive the sale price.

Lay's Potato Chips $3.89 BOGO - Qualifies for Salty Snack Rebates

Tangerines 3 pound bag $2.98/lb

The Best of the Sales With Coupons:

Rayovac Batteries .98
FREE after $1/1 I located some listed here if you are interested. (I have no association with this seller. Not considered an endorsement.) OR
.49/1 after $1/2 (10/12 S)
Ingles regularly puts Rayovac Batteries on sale for .98. Since I have discoved these inexpensive batteries I have used them almost exclusively and have been pleased with their performance. Don't be fooled by their price!

Trident Xtra Care Gum $1.49 BOGO
FREE after .75/1 (All You Magazine - August)

Uncle Ben's Rice Side Dishes $1.33 BOGO
.16/1 after $1/2 (8/24 RP)

Emerald Nuts $4.98 BOGO - Qualifies for Salty Snack Rebates
1.49/1 after $1/1 (8/17 S)

Eight O'Clock Coffee $4.98 BOGO
$1.49/1 after $1/1 printable coupon

Coupon for a Free Fast Fixin' Item

Did you happen to buy two bags of Fast Fixin' products at Publix this week? If you still have them in the freezer, set up a funny pose and e-mail them your picture. The first 50 people to send in a picture will receive a coupon for a FREE Fast Fixin' item. I thought these coupons would go fast, but not many people have posted pictures. Be creative because the funniest picture will receive 5 FREE Fast Fixin' item coupons! For complete details see the official rules here under the Fast Fixin' Funny Section. For more coupons and promotions visit their website, and don't forget to save those UPCs!

Kroger $25 Gift Card Give Away! TWO Cards This Week!

Freebies 4 Mom is giving away two $25 Kroger gift cards this week! You can find the entry form here. Since FREE groceries is something that most of us can use this is a terrific giveaway!

While you are there, be sure to check out the other One Year of Freebies 4 Mom Giveaways. On the morning of Tuesday, October 21, she will reveal a special one day giveaway. Freebies 4 Mom has some great giveaways to celebrate its one year anniversary so I'm sure that you won't want to miss them in addition to all of the freebies that are regularly posted!

If you are looking for ways to get the most out of that $25 Kroger gift card be sure to checkout my current Kroger deals here including weekly sales, catalina offers, ecoupon matchups, and other hidden deals. This week's ad includes several items that will be FREE after coupons!

Kroger Loss Leaders and Highlights Week of October 5

Prices and scenarios are based on the Metro Atlanta sales circular. Our sales week runs from Sunday-Saturday. To find the ad for your store click here. Manufacturer coupons with a face value of .50 or less double. When items are on sale BOGO you only have to buy one to receive the 50% discount. If the sale is 10 for $10 you can buy just one for $1.

I try to only focus on the best deals each week. For a complete list of sales with coupon matchups from the Sunday coupon inserts visit Coupon Mom's website during the week of the sale.

There are several FREE and cheap after coupon items this week so be sure not to miss those deals!

The Best of the Loss Leaders:

Kroger Value White or Wheat Bread .89

Anjou Pears $1/lb

Kroger Mini Carrots $1/lb bag

Eggs $1.28/dozen

Gala Apples $1/lb

Ground Beef 73% lean $1.59/lb

Perdue Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.99/lb

Tangerines $2.99 3 pound bag

Orange Juice $2.99/gallon - ~.50 increase over last weeks price

Kroger 16 oz cheese $2.99 WOW! I know cheese is expensive, but it has been a while since I have seen it for this price. If you didn't stock up last week, now is the time. It can be frozen in the bag and is great to use for casseroles. Stockpiling cheese is especially helpful if you cook casseroles for multiple meals at once like I do on occasion.

The Best of the Sales With Coupons:

Celestial Seasonings Tea Bags 20 count $1
FREE after $1/1 (10/5 S1)

Mojo Bars (Often found in the health/organic section) $1
FREE after .50/1 doubled (Mambo Sprouts Book)

Nesquik Milk or Milkshakes $1/1
FREE after $.50/1 doubled (9/14 RP)

Totinos Pizza Rolls 15 count $1
FREE after $1/1 printable coupon OR
.30/1 after .35/1 doubled (8/10 GM or 10/5 GM)

Fresh Express Cole Slaw $1
.25/1 after .75/1 blinkie found next to product

Green Giant Vegetables $1
.50/1 after .50/1 Shortcuts coupon.
.25/1 after .50/1 OR .50/2 Shortcuts coupon AND .50/2 doubled (9/7 GM OR 10/5 GM).

Betty Crocker Cake Mix $1
.50 after .50/1 Shortcuts coupon This coupon is one of the "package deal" coupons. You will have to load all 4 coupons on to your card; however, you don't have to buy the other items to get the coupon to work. However, remember you can only have 25 e-coupons loaded to your card at once so be sure to check to see if want different e-coupons loaded to your card before selecting the mulitiple offer coupons.

Sunny D $1
.50 after .25/1 doubled (8/17 RP)

Non-Sale FREE Items After Coupons:

Kiwi Shoelaces
$1/1 Kiwi coupons (10/5 RP)
The .99 shoelaces make great FREE filler items if you are using $/$ coupons.
The shoelaces are great to donate especially if you are sending care packages through the mail. Also, you could get a pair to throw in as an extra stocking stuffer.

Cottonelle 4 Pack Single Roll Toilet Paper
Shortcuts has a NEW Cottonelle .50/1 coupon.
FREE after .50/1 doubled (9/21 S - expires 10/25) Maybe there will be a new one in next week's paper.
.50 Profit after both insert coupon and Shortcuts coupon.

Hunts Tomato Sauce/Products
Here is a $1/2 Hunts Tomato Product printable coupon.
You can print this coupon twice per computer.
This should make the tomato sauce FREE or very cheap.
(Thanks, Slickdeals)

Try Me Free Rebate Form Found:

I found a Try Mee Free Rebate on the bottles of Arm & Hammer Carpet and Fabric Odor Eliminator. The sale price for these bottles was $2 last week. There is a $1/1 coupon that can be found here. Tip: Using a coupon for mail in rebate items helps to cover the cost of the stamp and any taxes that you may have. Most companies will reimburse you for the full purchase price even if you used a coupon.

Don't Forget $/$ Coupons:

Don't forget to use your 2008 Entertainment Book Kroger coupons if you still have any left. (The 2009 Entertainment Books do not have Kroger coupons.) The October coupon is $5/$25 purchase. There is also a $5/$50 purchase that was good for the entire year that expires on October 31. If you do the majority of your shopping at Publix they will accept these as competitor coupons. See my Publix weekly ad posts here to find some of their best deals.

For more Kroger deals be sure to check out my current posts here. Have a great day!